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We have just returned from a driving trip (slog!!) to the UK, and on the way back, we booked into a BARGAIN IBIS hotel in 'Grandate'. Literally 5… read more
sprostoni posted on 2012/06/24 11:47
3 answers | Last answered by SirTK 12 years 4 months ago
I think I need to get this off my chest, as it bugs me no end on this Forum/Community site.Now we all agree that this site exists for primarily the… read more
Flip posted on 2012/06/21 14:16
24 answers | Last answered by Esme 12 years 4 months ago
What is the distinction between the types of work which need a Permesso in place and those which can be done under a SCIA? To be specific, if we want… read more
Poetica posted on 2012/06/24 13:31
2 answers | Last answered by Poetica 12 years 4 months ago
Excuse me but....is it me or is this forum home to some of the most nieve people alive.If you buy a house in another country, no matter what state it… read more
Flip posted on 2012/05/14 14:47
29 answers | Last answered by Flip 12 years 4 months ago
Hello allI'm wondering if anyone is aware of any WiFi Hotspot facilities in Southern Marche? My house is near to Comunanza and we are currently… read more
strawberrystar posted on 2012/06/11 11:48
8 answers | Last answered by sprostoni 12 years 4 months ago
How does everyone here cope with rubbish when they only visit for a few days.Our commune now does daily collections, umido one day, secco the next,… read more
Suspected Aspergers posted on 2012/06/18 22:59
14 answers | Last answered by moruzzo 12 years 4 months ago
If you like novels inspired by and set in Italy, and films like 'Enchanted April', 'Only You' and 'Summer Madness', you might like the new novel by… read more
alison.g posted on 2012/05/28 07:40
3 answers | Last answered by alison.g 12 years 4 months ago
Ciao a tutti! I have been coming to Corinaldo for nearly 20 years now; we have a holiday home there. I write 2 blogs, one on Hill Towns of Le Marche… read more
Alswitha posted on 2011/12/12 17:57
2 answers | Last answered by Alswitha 12 years 4 months ago
The area of Umbria where my place is has very hard water and I'm considering having a softening device added to the water system. I see it as a way… read more
michelangelo posted on 2012/06/21 13:05
2 answers | Last answered by bunterboy 12 years 4 months ago
I have a 12 yr old dog, lurcher. His breathing pattern has changed when we go for our early morning walk, (at a very gentle pace). He wheezes,… read more
Dylano posted on 2012/06/09 15:36
9 answers | Last answered by Flip 12 years 4 months ago
My husband is keen to take up fishing iwhen we go to Lago di Bolsena in Alto Lazio. Could anyone please give advice on how to get a fishing licence… read more
getsett posted on 2012/06/15 19:08
2 answers | Last answered by getsett 12 years 4 months ago
Someone asked me to report on our stay in the Ospizio San Gottardo on our way down by car. Having recovered sufficiently from the heat on arrival in… read more
Annec posted on 2012/06/19 08:38
4 answers | Last answered by Annec 12 years 4 months ago
We bought our house in 2005, obtained residency within a year and have lived in Lazio as IT residents since. However, last year my mother in UK… read more
andyP posted on 2012/06/09 04:18
7 answers | Last answered by Suspected Aspergers 12 years 4 months ago
HII found this site - it's really helpful thanks. I'm looking for a bit of advice please?I bought a house in Tuscany (Arezzo province) in Oct 2009.… read more
sico24 posted on 2012/05/14 10:31
2 answers | Last answered by jacki.molloy 12 years 4 months ago
I'm in a muddle! I had no idea about ICI and have been sent invoices to pay at the Post Office for years 2007 - 2010. No problem now I know what it… read more
jacki.molloy posted on 2012/05/04 11:26
7 answers | Last answered by jacki.molloy 12 years 4 months ago
Hello to one and all. We bought a property in Marche in December and we are now trying to work through the various prices for renovation. Although… read more
valeria293 posted on 2011/02/23 11:43
22 answers | Last answered by oldandbold 12 years 4 months ago
Can anyone advise us the best way to heat a very old house with no heating system. Our plumber suggested solar roof pan and a wood/ pellet burner to… read more
chewdog1309 posted on 2010/10/01 06:04
16 answers | Last answered by Flip 12 years 4 months ago
We're getting close to finalising our house design in the Fermo region and I'm wondering what sort of changes can be made to the design once… read more
brancusi posted on 2012/05/07 17:50
3 answers | Last answered by Flip 12 years 4 months ago
Just trying to identify an insect I saw last night, I was passing the entrance to our little village in the countryside and collecting our mail… read more
SonicSam posted on 2012/06/16 06:54
3 answers | Last answered by Flip 12 years 4 months ago
Hi, following on from my last post regarding Festa's for July & August, I searched on previous posts & would just like confirmation on what I… read more
vikings123 posted on 2012/06/15 07:48
2 answers | Last answered by vikings123 12 years 4 months ago
Has anyone had experience of using Eutelia, Satellite broadband and telephone, have tried a search but no results. Getting fed up with Telecom Italia… read more
Flip posted on 2012/06/10 05:57
3 answers | Last answered by scooter 12 years 4 months ago
Hi! I'm having a bit of a clear out and wondered if the following Italian language books/CDs might be of use to someone starting to learn Italian:-… read more
masca posted on 2012/06/15 12:28
0 answers | Last answered by masca 12 years 4 months ago
Are there new stricter regulations following on from the Abruzzo earthquake? our geometra has told us that it is no longer possible to rebuild… read more
Simrose posted on 2009/10/24 10:20
5 answers | Last answered by Ram 12 years 4 months ago
Hi Everyone, looking for a really good vets for our 3 dogs, we are in commune Montegiorgio & if possible a 'little' English speaking :-) Thanks… read more
vikings123 posted on 2012/06/13 14:22
10 answers | Last answered by simonandjo 12 years 4 months ago
We have bought a traditional stone casale to renovate in Lazio with very thick stone walls - animal stalls downstairs and 4 living rooms above.… read more
rachel68 posted on 2012/06/09 06:27
15 answers | Last answered by bunterboy 12 years 4 months ago